A movie about a fat girl having a dream becoming a cheerleader, that's not immediately the thing I had in mind while thinking about a good movie. Not really the thing I would go for normally. But if I have to be honest I was pleasantly surprised by Don't Talk To Irene. It's a movie with a lot of funny moments, aspecially the talk. Irene, played by Michelle McLeod, is fat and not goodlooking, she talks to a poster of Geena Davis as her motivational speaker. What follows is a girl that doesn't get and doesn't mind being bullied, she just wants to achieve her dream, and she will do whatever it takes. It's a nice story about people that are a bit outcasted, but that don't really mind, and do whatever they like to do. There are enough funny moments to make it a good comedy. Much better than I expected it to be.
32 Reviews
Cute high school film
tknmzombie17 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Geena Davis is a narrator slash hero to the protagonist in the film. A heavy girl who wants to fit in and be a cheerleader but just isn't popular or thin enough to be on the team.
Geena tells her throughout the film that it doesn't matter what her outside looks like, because her inside is more important.
This kind of goes along with Geena's real world work, as she is a person who supports girls and women in education and acting.
The young lady ends up having to do after school suspension at the next door old folks home...and everything just works out perfectly. It is very cookie cutter after school special.
The bullies get their come-uppens. The girl gets her happy ending. The old folks practically become her adopted family. The amount of sugar is diabetic.
Geena tells her throughout the film that it doesn't matter what her outside looks like, because her inside is more important.
This kind of goes along with Geena's real world work, as she is a person who supports girls and women in education and acting.
The young lady ends up having to do after school suspension at the next door old folks home...and everything just works out perfectly. It is very cookie cutter after school special.
The bullies get their come-uppens. The girl gets her happy ending. The old folks practically become her adopted family. The amount of sugar is diabetic.
Fun, that's all i can say.
ariqakbar14 October 2018
Cute
jasminekorus-526177 July 2020
Never Stop Following your Dreams
elicopperman25 February 2023
Warning: Spoilers
In order to truly stand out from the crowd, one must go the extra mile in embracing who they want to be beyond societal expectations. In the case of Canadian filmmaker Pat Mills' 2017 teen centered comedy Don't Talk to Irene, the film is a charmingly abrasive tale of human embodiment from the perspective of an unpopular high schooler. Although the film didn't seem to get a lot of attention outside of its original release, it is still worth checking out for those curious enough to see how one could see the blending of mindless teenagers and cynical senior citizens.
The film centers on overweight high school outcast Irene, who aspires to be a cheerleader. After getting suspended from school, Irene is forced to spend community hours at a retirement home, where she ends up indulging her cheerleading passion by enrolling a group of senior citizens for a dance competition. It's easy to see how the setup isn't the most original out there, as the unconventional and unpopular high schooler trope proves to be fairly by the numbers. On top of Irene's mother and school bullies being some of the many reasons the titular character's self esteem is next to none, even the school system seems to be nothing but against the poor girl. That being said, what does keep the film intriguing throughout its runtime are the many creative choices brought to us by Irene's unique optimism, including acclaimed actress Geena Davis playing a guiding light in the teen pariah's unfortunate life. From the mere fact that the town the characters reside in is meant to be the "most insignificant geographical location in North America," it's easy to see why Irene wants a bigger purpose in life.
As for the senior citizen factor, a lot of them are a lot more grumpy and pessimistic than Irene is, but also a bit more mature than other snotty high schoolers, not just her bullies. Many of them actually end up being better role models than Irene's ridiculously overprotective mother who would rather ban her own daughter from having fun than teach her more about right from wrong. In addition, they all range in personalities without containing any of the cliched old people sappiness common in other works of fiction, including the belligerent new guy Charles, the naively clueless Millie and the filthy mouthed sex addict Ruth. The addition of showcasing montages with Irene teaching the otherwise crabby seniors to dance is delightful in demonstrating a contrast between Irene's miserable personal life and the resentment her bullies get from watching her try and succeed in spite of the difficulties. By elevating the routine setup to hysterically charming antics, the execution of how much enthusiasm Irene generates from being herself is a testament to how much sincerity came from this picture.
In bringing together teen anomalies and brushed-off seniors for a foully wholesome tale of empowerment, Don't Talk to Irene might be one of the most sincere features that allows its message of embracing who you are to shine bright like a star. Whether or not this is the type of film that intrigues you, the subject matter alone is timeless enough to lend some universal appeal in some way shape or form. Even if you no longer go to high school, a lot can be taken from a simple story of someone wanting to become something that society doesn't see as ideal, which we can all relate to.
The film centers on overweight high school outcast Irene, who aspires to be a cheerleader. After getting suspended from school, Irene is forced to spend community hours at a retirement home, where she ends up indulging her cheerleading passion by enrolling a group of senior citizens for a dance competition. It's easy to see how the setup isn't the most original out there, as the unconventional and unpopular high schooler trope proves to be fairly by the numbers. On top of Irene's mother and school bullies being some of the many reasons the titular character's self esteem is next to none, even the school system seems to be nothing but against the poor girl. That being said, what does keep the film intriguing throughout its runtime are the many creative choices brought to us by Irene's unique optimism, including acclaimed actress Geena Davis playing a guiding light in the teen pariah's unfortunate life. From the mere fact that the town the characters reside in is meant to be the "most insignificant geographical location in North America," it's easy to see why Irene wants a bigger purpose in life.
As for the senior citizen factor, a lot of them are a lot more grumpy and pessimistic than Irene is, but also a bit more mature than other snotty high schoolers, not just her bullies. Many of them actually end up being better role models than Irene's ridiculously overprotective mother who would rather ban her own daughter from having fun than teach her more about right from wrong. In addition, they all range in personalities without containing any of the cliched old people sappiness common in other works of fiction, including the belligerent new guy Charles, the naively clueless Millie and the filthy mouthed sex addict Ruth. The addition of showcasing montages with Irene teaching the otherwise crabby seniors to dance is delightful in demonstrating a contrast between Irene's miserable personal life and the resentment her bullies get from watching her try and succeed in spite of the difficulties. By elevating the routine setup to hysterically charming antics, the execution of how much enthusiasm Irene generates from being herself is a testament to how much sincerity came from this picture.
In bringing together teen anomalies and brushed-off seniors for a foully wholesome tale of empowerment, Don't Talk to Irene might be one of the most sincere features that allows its message of embracing who you are to shine bright like a star. Whether or not this is the type of film that intrigues you, the subject matter alone is timeless enough to lend some universal appeal in some way shape or form. Even if you no longer go to high school, a lot can be taken from a simple story of someone wanting to become something that society doesn't see as ideal, which we can all relate to.
Don't talk to Irene
youngbooty6 September 2018
Provides genuine laughs and pulls at your heart...
AlsExGal7 August 2020
... and begs the question, why DO we sentence people to community service? I understand the intention - to get someone out of themselves by serving the community, but don't the poor, the sick, and the elderly deserve better than people who are being forced to care? But I digress. And why I even brought this up will become clearer - maybe - further on in the review.
This is one of those 'little indie'movies that make the film festival rounds, and usually gets lost in the shadow of Hollywood blockbusters..but this one's worth a watch. Irene, played by Michelle McLeod, is an overweight teen who talks to/with a poster of Geena Davis.. Davis gives her motivational direction..and considering she's not even in the movie, Davis gets some great lines. Irene is forbidden internet access, cell phones and TV by a mother who thinks sheltering her will spare her the bullying of the real world. Mom (Anastasia Phillips) was a popular high school cheerleader, whose teen pregnancy re-wrote her future..she vacillates between smothering her daughter and being brutally honest about how 'fat girls' are perceived in today's culture.
Irene is determined to become a cheerleader too, which makes her a laughing stock at school and the butt of a cruel practical joke that lands her, and two of the instigators, on suspension and assigned to work at the retirement home next door to the school. The characters in the home are no-nonsense real..no sweet little old grandmas here--and the performances of the three seniors closest to Irene (Bruce Gray, Joan Gregson and Deborah Grover) are honest and quirky. Scott Thompsn plays the home's director who will ignore most things just to keep his job, Andy Reid plays the non-comformist of questionable gender, and Aviva Mongillo is the epitome of the stereotypical 'mean girl'. All turn in laudable performances.
Irene listens to Davis's advice to 'never give up', and actually starts believing it..we don't know whether to feel sorry or hopeful for her, but she uses her enthusiasm for cheerleading (and some stolen vodka) to start her own cheer team--among the seniors, and a lot of people are affected by her new found tenacity. The ending may have been a little more sugar coated than was necessary, but I liked the film because it was filled with imperfect atypical characters, each allowed their own small story, who find their way into Irene's world.
Newbie McLeod is quite good, fighting tears as her face genuinely registers pain in one moving scene. She may not have the polish of Saoirse Ronan in Lady Bird, but this teen story is just as entertaining as that film, and maybe more original in style and execution. The film provides genuine laughs and pulls at your hear
This is one of those 'little indie'movies that make the film festival rounds, and usually gets lost in the shadow of Hollywood blockbusters..but this one's worth a watch. Irene, played by Michelle McLeod, is an overweight teen who talks to/with a poster of Geena Davis.. Davis gives her motivational direction..and considering she's not even in the movie, Davis gets some great lines. Irene is forbidden internet access, cell phones and TV by a mother who thinks sheltering her will spare her the bullying of the real world. Mom (Anastasia Phillips) was a popular high school cheerleader, whose teen pregnancy re-wrote her future..she vacillates between smothering her daughter and being brutally honest about how 'fat girls' are perceived in today's culture.
Irene is determined to become a cheerleader too, which makes her a laughing stock at school and the butt of a cruel practical joke that lands her, and two of the instigators, on suspension and assigned to work at the retirement home next door to the school. The characters in the home are no-nonsense real..no sweet little old grandmas here--and the performances of the three seniors closest to Irene (Bruce Gray, Joan Gregson and Deborah Grover) are honest and quirky. Scott Thompsn plays the home's director who will ignore most things just to keep his job, Andy Reid plays the non-comformist of questionable gender, and Aviva Mongillo is the epitome of the stereotypical 'mean girl'. All turn in laudable performances.
Irene listens to Davis's advice to 'never give up', and actually starts believing it..we don't know whether to feel sorry or hopeful for her, but she uses her enthusiasm for cheerleading (and some stolen vodka) to start her own cheer team--among the seniors, and a lot of people are affected by her new found tenacity. The ending may have been a little more sugar coated than was necessary, but I liked the film because it was filled with imperfect atypical characters, each allowed their own small story, who find their way into Irene's world.
Newbie McLeod is quite good, fighting tears as her face genuinely registers pain in one moving scene. She may not have the polish of Saoirse Ronan in Lady Bird, but this teen story is just as entertaining as that film, and maybe more original in style and execution. The film provides genuine laughs and pulls at your hear
A Typical Canadian Movie
windsorenquirer3 April 2018
Warning: Spoilers
What a great message, if you are a girl and you are bulled (with words and actions) just punch the bully (another girl) in the face!!! That's why I gave it 3 stars only.
What happened to "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names can never hurt me"? Why do they applaud physical aggression?
Children can't throw a snowball in winter but they can punch a bully and everyone's happy about it???
Other than that this movie was OK and funny even though totally unrealistic.
Nice to be surprised
eyefordetail15 April 2018
So often these days you find movies where the trailer was better than the movie itself. This movie is simple and honest. A good story well told and well acted. I love indie movies for this reason. It entertains without pretense and delights with small surprises. If this movie does not surprise you I would be amazed. Loved it.
FAT CHANCE
MadamWarden25 November 2019
Predictable but some laughs
tlharrison-5954611 July 2022
Raunchy humor. Very predictable story throughout. The cast did a good job but the writing wasn't great. Some jokes were written very well, and delivered perfectly -- but plenty of jokes fell flat. I wouldn't recommend this movie as anything but background noise.
I also kept thinking how similar this movie is to Dumplin' (fat teen who can't relate to her mother, finds comfort in a celebrity etc.) and felt this movie just ripped that one off, but this movie was actually released many months before Dumplin'.
I also kept thinking how similar this movie is to Dumplin' (fat teen who can't relate to her mother, finds comfort in a celebrity etc.) and felt this movie just ripped that one off, but this movie was actually released many months before Dumplin'.
Wasn't expecting to love it this much
counting_starss29 March 2018
I watched this on tmn on demand. They don't always have great movies but I put this on because I was bored and planning on falling asleep to it.
I loved it. There's a great message to it, the script was great and the acting was amazing. I've never reviewed a movie before, but this one was just awesome. Definitely worth the watch
The Tumblr version of Bring It On
LBarlane2411 October 2018
Warning: Spoilers
I gotta say, this wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be. No, it was way, way worse. Now, you can look me in the eye and tell me that How To Get Girls was far worse (all I can say though is that film was just a waste of time and effort, as well as David Koechner's talent), but THIS was just a whole hour of a PC agenda shoved down my throat.
The film revolves around the titular character, Irene, a morbidly obese nerdy teenager who dreams of becoming a cheerleader. When going to school, she meets a blonde girl who goes out of her way by getting said character (and herself) into trouble, landing both of them, as well as some dude, into a retirement home for, I guess, community service.
I could go into as much detail as I need to; honestly though, I'm not going to. When I first watched the trailer, I didn't expect much, except for maybe a lighthearted drama. What I got though, that's another story. Basically, the whole thing felt like two ideas meshed into one. This has been labled as a comedy, yet most (if not all) of the jokes fall dead flat. With that said, I hardly ever laughed once.
Lastly, I assumed that the blonde girl would (sooner or later) form a somewhat friendship with the titular character. But no, she's just there to be the stereotypical blonde c*nt until the very end; she's basically a plot-device.
All in all, this overrated excuse for a comedy makes both HTGG (as well as Welcome To The Dollhouse) look like Revenge of the Nerds, and I'm giving it a solid D -.
The film revolves around the titular character, Irene, a morbidly obese nerdy teenager who dreams of becoming a cheerleader. When going to school, she meets a blonde girl who goes out of her way by getting said character (and herself) into trouble, landing both of them, as well as some dude, into a retirement home for, I guess, community service.
I could go into as much detail as I need to; honestly though, I'm not going to. When I first watched the trailer, I didn't expect much, except for maybe a lighthearted drama. What I got though, that's another story. Basically, the whole thing felt like two ideas meshed into one. This has been labled as a comedy, yet most (if not all) of the jokes fall dead flat. With that said, I hardly ever laughed once.
Lastly, I assumed that the blonde girl would (sooner or later) form a somewhat friendship with the titular character. But no, she's just there to be the stereotypical blonde c*nt until the very end; she's basically a plot-device.
All in all, this overrated excuse for a comedy makes both HTGG (as well as Welcome To The Dollhouse) look like Revenge of the Nerds, and I'm giving it a solid D -.
Light weight entertainment.
elmoslively22 October 2018
This is a fun movie with a light, breezy script. It's easy to watch and doesn't appear to have any deep, dark socio-political statement. If you're looking for nice way to pass an evening, then this is the film for you. To top it off it's almost 100% Canadian made. Enjoy!
Not bad, but not amazing either
Eburon21 August 2018
From early on in the movie it becomes clear that the plot is going to be quite predictable. The weird, obnoxious girl who dreams of becoming a cheerleader? Yeah, everybody immediately should know how this is going to turn out. The humour throughout the movie is mostly quite well done, with some low points being the forced jokes that pop up whenever Sarah and Robbie talk to each other. At the end of the day this isn't a very memorable movie to me.
So obviously Canadian
mortonbcaplan20 May 2022
If you have impossible to achieve dreams and no means to get them; This is the film for you!
eternity4ever10 March 2018
I was really REALLY pleasantly surprised with this movie, so much so that I saw it a few times over a weekend.
"Don't Talk To Irene" is about Irene, a chubby teenage outcast stuck in a sleepy, dumpy North American town. Due to her over-protective neurotic mother, Irene has no computer, TV, or Cell-phone which makes her "the biggest loser in her town's entire teenaged history." With no friends or family to talk to, constantly ridiculed by the student body and bullied by the popular kids, Irene lives in a fantasy world where she gets daily advice from Actress Geena Davis and dreams of becoming a cheerleader.
When her bullies' latest prank lands all of them into community service at a retirement home, Irene decides to form her own unusual cheer-squad, made up of bored seniors and various other town eccentrics, in order to win a National Talent Constent to prove her school and her dismissive mom that she is a cheerleader material...
Firstly, the acting AND the casting were phenomenal! From the mean popular girl to the transgender outcast to the widower ex-boxer to the over-protective mom, all the characters had their own stories to tell. Seriously, all the characters were so unique and quirky that it was great fun watching them clash, bicker, bond AND Dance with each other.
Even though, the movie has a sharp, witty and whimsical tone (thanks to its Award winning script), it also explores a lot of profound themes such as depression, bullying, loneliness, and Prejuidice. ALL the characters were somehow broken or hurting badly, which made them so much easier to relate to. And, it was all the more powerful to see their pain ease up a little as they all get involved in Irene's crazy scheme to be on National Television. It was also quite touching to see Irene bond people for the first time in her life and grow as an individual.
I went in feeling very sorry for the lonely Irene but when the movie ended, I was like, she is so lucky to have that many amazing people in her life. I wish I could I attend to their weekly Vodka and 90s Music Dance Parties!
80s & 90s soundtrack was spot-on and I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the film's message of individuality and always following your dreams no matter how many people try to discourage you. life is not a popularity contest; it's about following your passions while connecting with other people and having fun.
If you like feel-good Indie movies like Little Miss Sunshine, Billy Elliott, Napoleon Dynamite; give this one a try!
"Don't Talk To Irene" is about Irene, a chubby teenage outcast stuck in a sleepy, dumpy North American town. Due to her over-protective neurotic mother, Irene has no computer, TV, or Cell-phone which makes her "the biggest loser in her town's entire teenaged history." With no friends or family to talk to, constantly ridiculed by the student body and bullied by the popular kids, Irene lives in a fantasy world where she gets daily advice from Actress Geena Davis and dreams of becoming a cheerleader.
When her bullies' latest prank lands all of them into community service at a retirement home, Irene decides to form her own unusual cheer-squad, made up of bored seniors and various other town eccentrics, in order to win a National Talent Constent to prove her school and her dismissive mom that she is a cheerleader material...
Firstly, the acting AND the casting were phenomenal! From the mean popular girl to the transgender outcast to the widower ex-boxer to the over-protective mom, all the characters had their own stories to tell. Seriously, all the characters were so unique and quirky that it was great fun watching them clash, bicker, bond AND Dance with each other.
Even though, the movie has a sharp, witty and whimsical tone (thanks to its Award winning script), it also explores a lot of profound themes such as depression, bullying, loneliness, and Prejuidice. ALL the characters were somehow broken or hurting badly, which made them so much easier to relate to. And, it was all the more powerful to see their pain ease up a little as they all get involved in Irene's crazy scheme to be on National Television. It was also quite touching to see Irene bond people for the first time in her life and grow as an individual.
I went in feeling very sorry for the lonely Irene but when the movie ended, I was like, she is so lucky to have that many amazing people in her life. I wish I could I attend to their weekly Vodka and 90s Music Dance Parties!
80s & 90s soundtrack was spot-on and I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the film's message of individuality and always following your dreams no matter how many people try to discourage you. life is not a popularity contest; it's about following your passions while connecting with other people and having fun.
If you like feel-good Indie movies like Little Miss Sunshine, Billy Elliott, Napoleon Dynamite; give this one a try!
Irene is a hoot!
kz917-125 June 2018
Irene wants to be a cheerleader and she'll do just about anything including licking the boys locker room floor. Irene ends up getting suspended and volunteering at the senior home next to the high school.
Irene ends up lifting the spirits of the residents by getting them to tryout for a reality show with a dance routine.
Really good story and funny cast.
Worth a watch - you will be entertained!
Irene ends up lifting the spirits of the residents by getting them to tryout for a reality show with a dance routine.
Really good story and funny cast.
Worth a watch - you will be entertained!
Delightful and heart warming
david-54612 June 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Ok I really wasn't expecting much when I lazed on the couch late one afternoon. I was actually kind of tired but I came across this on HBO and happened to see it from the opening credits. I wasn't giving it a whole lot of thought or hope. But I soon found myself drawn in to a wonderful little story of overcoming adversity and winning in the end.
Irene is the classic overweight unattractive star of the movie wonderfully played by Michelle McLeod. Yes she is picked on, laughed at and bullied. Her mother (Anastasia Phillips) doesn't help either. But Irene has spunk and what she really wants is to join the cheerleader squad. Well given her weight and looks that's not about to happen and a perfect bully (Aviva Mongillo) tricks Irene into an idiot act and Irene in retaliation decks her. That gets her, Avivo and her boyfriend into trouble with the principal's office and they are all suspended and must spend two weeks community service at a retirement home. And it is from here that the film gets fun. Rather than mope Irene sets out to wake up the seniors, wonderfully played by Bruce Gray, Joan Gregson amongst others, by getting them up and dancing and convincing them that they can do it. Irene is guided by her spirit Geena Davis who constantly reminds Irene that she can do it. Naturally in creating her dance troupe there is some pushback from the manager of the seniors home played with perfect bitchiness by Scott Thompson as only he can do. Irene pulls in some others including the guy working as a cook who claimed that when you get out of prison working at a retirement home is the best you can do. As well a friend from high school who looked and acted like Scott Thompson from his Kid's in the Hall days wonderfully playing a "screaming queen.
It all comes together with a wonderful piece of dance set to Milli Vanilli's Blame it on the Rain and Irene wins in the end. Yes it is mushy and sentimental but it is done so wonderfully you don't care. No, it is not fall down hilarious but it has its moments of nice chuckles. And it is so heart warming you overlook its many flaws. And it is all set against the backdrop of Hamilton, Ontario. Yes it's a Canadian film. And it is a wonderful little film.
Irene is the classic overweight unattractive star of the movie wonderfully played by Michelle McLeod. Yes she is picked on, laughed at and bullied. Her mother (Anastasia Phillips) doesn't help either. But Irene has spunk and what she really wants is to join the cheerleader squad. Well given her weight and looks that's not about to happen and a perfect bully (Aviva Mongillo) tricks Irene into an idiot act and Irene in retaliation decks her. That gets her, Avivo and her boyfriend into trouble with the principal's office and they are all suspended and must spend two weeks community service at a retirement home. And it is from here that the film gets fun. Rather than mope Irene sets out to wake up the seniors, wonderfully played by Bruce Gray, Joan Gregson amongst others, by getting them up and dancing and convincing them that they can do it. Irene is guided by her spirit Geena Davis who constantly reminds Irene that she can do it. Naturally in creating her dance troupe there is some pushback from the manager of the seniors home played with perfect bitchiness by Scott Thompson as only he can do. Irene pulls in some others including the guy working as a cook who claimed that when you get out of prison working at a retirement home is the best you can do. As well a friend from high school who looked and acted like Scott Thompson from his Kid's in the Hall days wonderfully playing a "screaming queen.
It all comes together with a wonderful piece of dance set to Milli Vanilli's Blame it on the Rain and Irene wins in the end. Yes it is mushy and sentimental but it is done so wonderfully you don't care. No, it is not fall down hilarious but it has its moments of nice chuckles. And it is so heart warming you overlook its many flaws. And it is all set against the backdrop of Hamilton, Ontario. Yes it's a Canadian film. And it is a wonderful little film.
Heck yeah
elledevon16 July 2022
Heck yes watch this, they will not allow us to use other four letter words which I was going to use as they were indeed necessary. I have to admit I had heard nothing about this secret gem. Scrolling through prime to avoid political commercials, reruns and reality tv, I stumbled upon it and holy macaroni! The entertainment industry made something that was not entirely regurgitated! This is really unexpected and I was delighted! You go Irene you so have everything! You will not understand that statement unless you watch.
A really nice movie with a hint of comedy and sarcasm
irfansalim8514 April 2018
To be honest I was a little skeptical about this movie. Whether it would be a good watch or not. It was a really nice movie with moments where you would have a good laugh. The story-line is really typical and you can sort of predict the ending. But overall it is a good watch and gives a good moral at the end.
A good watch for the weekend.
A good watch for the weekend.
An Adult Teen Film
westsideschl20 June 2018
I was expecting dumb dialogue and older teens acting more like middle schoolers. The plot was a bit stale and used before: Youth convinces sit 'n watch tele retirees that they can be 'ornery 'n feisty and be a cheerleading team. Yeah, sure, except it was well acted with a bit raw anatomical dialogue and similar perversions(?). There is some of the usual H.S. teen based film scenarios such as bullying, and of course teachers/administrators portrayed as losers. Most part intelligent no-holds-barred dialogue amongst a disparate range of characters and their flaws.
As many memorable punchlines as "Heathers!"
jacquelineabaker25 August 2018
This movie could have been much more predictable but some great writing pulled it up! I found myself howling at some of the Retiree repartee! While this movie probably was done by a newer director, it kept my attention and certainly generated laughs through some unrealistic scenarios. You have to look at the entire thing as a fantasy - especially with the Greens Davis narrative. While it can't be held up as Oscar worthy, I guarantee that some of the funniest lines will have you laughing days from now. Also, mad props to lead actress Michelle McLeod for so unselfconsciously playing Irene and making someone who at first came across as homely and pathetic into a totally lovable character by movie's end. A FUN WATCH!!
#TeamIrene
jyoung-1688820 June 2018
Surprised and loved it!
mironin-22 October 2019
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